【U.S. Tariff Policy Increases Uncertainty, German Shipping Giant Remains Optimistic About Chinese Market】
On May 17, Jin Shi Data reported that since the new U.S. government took office, the negative impacts of tariff policies have exceeded market expectations, causing more trouble for the U.S. economy and increasing uncertainty in the global economy. Maximilian Rothkopf, Chief Operating Officer of the German container shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, stated that U.S. tariff policies have brought a lot of uncertainty to the company's operations. He also emphasized that China is the most important market for global container shipping. In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd signed contracts for the supply of 24 container ships with two Chinese shipyards. Maximilian Rothkopf mentioned that the decision to choose Chinese companies was the result of a comprehensive consideration of factors such as quality, design, and price. He stressed that despite the increasing uncertainty, whether currently or in the future, China remains the most important market for global container shipping. (CCTV News)
